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Violent thunderstorms whip across the rugged Drakensberg landscape late one December afternoon, throwing down numerous bolts of lightning. I shot many frames hoping to capture the lightning as the storm passed over and got lucky with numerous lightning strikes. Moments after this image was taken, the storm peaked and sent us running into our tents to get away from torrential rain and lightning overhead. Drakensberg Escarpment, South Africa

The bright Milky Way streaks across the sky from left to right above a huge Baobab Tree in the heart of the Makgadikgadi Pans. Kubu Island, Botswana

Heavy atmosphere engulfs the landscape creating very hazy conditions, accentuating beautiful late afternoon sun rays cutting through the rugged landscape of the Mnweni Pinnacles. Drakensberg Escarpment, South Africa

Heavy storm clouds drive across the escarpment edge towards the east, covering the skies above the Mnweni Needles in the distance. Drakensberg Escarpment, South Africa

Two young Lion cubs stay close to Mom, gazing over the plains of the Masai Mara on a fresh morning just before sunrise. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Faint sunlight shines through heavy cloud cover onto the Icidi Pencil in the foreground as faint mist forms near and far. In the distance, the sunlight catches a heavy cloud inversion faintly illuminating the Icidi valley below with beautiful soft tones and hues. Drakensberg Escarpment, South Africa

Dramatic conditions surround the Drakensberg Amphitheatre, changing every few seconds as the cloud inversion shifts and warps around the spires and buttresses towards the east. Drakensberg Escarpment, South Africa

A beautiful sunrise falls across the rugged landscape around the Abel Erasmus Pass. Mpumulanga, South Africa

Heavy snow falls over the Drakensberg landscape, freezing the Tugela River for all but a small stream just meters away from the massive plummet of the Tugela Falls. The ice abstracts and beautiful patterns give character to the Drakensberg of somewhere in the Arctic. Drakensberg Escarpment, South Africa.

Beautiful mud patterns on the salt pans of the Makgadikgadi catch the last light of day creating beautiful colour contrasts of warm and cool. Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

Dramatic spires and peaks below Mponjwane stand tirelessly against the ebb and flow of thick mist below, engulfing the landscape during sunrise. Drakensberg Escarpment, South Africa

The view from the top of Ifidi pass looking over the Mnweni area is incredible. So many dramatic features make up this incredible scene. Drakensberg Escarpment, South Africa

Beautiful morning light shines through a small gap in heavy cloud cover, emanating through the landscape around Devils Tooth accentuating the beautiful details of this rugged mountain landscape. Drakensberg Escarpment, South Africa

Beautiful fresh snow covers the Drakensberg landscape after an adventurous night spent in a small hiking tent. Waking up to a snow covered landscape in South Africa doesnt happen very often, but when it does, its magical. Drakensberg Escarpment, South Africa

Dramatic spires stand tall as the sun struggles to penetrate hazy skies behind, creating a beautiful wash of gold. The valley below catches this beautiful morning light.

Heavy wind whips across the Drakensberg Escarpment blowing tall grass in the direction of the Devils Tooth and Eastern Buttress. Late afternoon sunlight accentuates the beautiful golden colour of the grass.

A small gap in a heavy cloud inversion opens up allowing a small glimpse of the world below to show through. The valley below is of the Royal Natal National Park catching light from the setting sun.

Fading sunset light shines across the rugged Drakensberg Escarpment in the Mnweni area under dark, dramatic skies. The rugged beauty of the Drakensberg is so beautifully accentuated during low levels of fading light.

Moody, misty conditions engulf the dramatic landscape over which the Tugela Falls flows. A massive cloud inversion sits well below the escarpment edge, creating a sense of being on top of the world.

A beautiful sunset plays out across the dramatic Drakensberg Escarpment. The Madonna and her Worshippers are pictured on the left, with the Mnweni Pinnacles in the far distance and Mponjwane catching the final light of day.

Incredible sunrise light illuminates heavy mist shrouding the Drakensberg landscape. I have never seen such intense natural colour in my life. The Devils Tooth and Eastern Buttress struggle to climb above the heavy mist.

Old and new mud coat the hide of an African Elephant letting small patches of the grey skin show through.

Heavy misty conditions covered most of the landscape this day, letting only small glimpses of the Tugela Falls come through. As the setting sun was battling to penetrate the mist, an ethereal glow developed for a short period of time. Drakensberg Escarpment, South Africa